Economic Opportunities Technical Coordinator – Damascus

Acted is seeking an Economic Opportunities Technical Coordinator for Damascus, Syria to lead technical guidance and strategic planning in early recovery and development.

About the Position

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate, and environmental programming. We pursue a shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty.

In Syria, Acted has been a key humanitarian and recovery actor since December 2012. Based in Damascus since 2025, Acted implements an area-based, conflict-sensitive, and multisectoral approach that bridges life-saving assistance with early recovery, stabilization, climate adaptation, and long-term resilience.

Responsibilities

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities. He/She plays a leading role in providing technical inputs to the strategy and project development at the local and national level. Moreover, he/she supports the Project Teams in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technical interventions.

Main Duties

• External Positioning

  • External Relations
  • Project Development

• Internal Technical Support and Coordination

  • Coordination
  • Technical Leadership
  • Staff Capacity Building

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and above; Master’s degree in relevant field is an advantage
• Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• At least 8 years’ work experience with an INGO or relevant actor in early recovery and/or development context
• At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in economic development programming (TVET, MSME support, access to finance, market systems, private sector engagement)
• Demonstrated experience in project proposal development and donor engagement
• Strong understanding of market systems approaches and private sector engagement in fragile and transitional contexts
• Demonstrated experience in coordination and external representation, including working with private sector actors, government counterparts, and local partners
• Familiarity with the humanitarian system and coordination architecture, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements
• Experience providing technical guidance, capacity building, and training to program teams
• Direct experience in access-to-finance / financial inclusion programming or private sector partnership building is an advantage
• Previous work experience in Syria and/or the MENA region is an advantage
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-pace and multi-cultural environment
• Good organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel across Acted’s areas of operation in Syria as required

We Offer

• Salary between 3300 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc.
• Monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance, and repatriation assistance (unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-day in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance

This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

About the Company

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate, and environmental programming. We pursue a shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty.

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Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: TC/SYR.

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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